Preschool Open Gym will be cancelled tomorrow, Thursday, January 8.
Thank you for your understanding!
The fourth floor of the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) Parking Garage is closed due to extreme snow. Be aware that water seen coming into the garage from the third floor is from an overflow of snow melt caused by a plugged drain and the garage’s heated ramps.
All open floors of the DTC Parking Garage, along with the Marine Parking Garage, are available for free parking this week through Friday, January 9 at 4 p.m. The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) encourages drivers to move parked cars from the street into the parking garages to allow for efficient snow removal. Overnight parking is not available in the North Franklin lot, Shoppers lot and Whittier lot to also allow for snow removal.
CBJ offices and facilities will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6. This closure includes the Dimond Park Aquatic Center, Dimond Park Field House, Treadwell Arena, Mt. Jumbo Gym, Floyd Dryden Gym, and Zach Gordon Youth Center.
Shéiyi Xaat Hít Youth Shelter will be open.
City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) facilities will be closed on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11 due to ongoing hazardous road and weather conditions. This closure includes the Dimond Park Aquatic Center, Dimond Park Field House, Treadwell Arena, Mt. Jumbo Gym, Floyd Dryden Gym, and Zach Gordon Youth Center. Shéiyi Xaat Hít Youth Shelter will be open.
All programs—Youth Basketball, Swim Lessons, Open Pickleball, etc.—are also cancelled.
All Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed December 30 due to hazardous road conditions. Updates will appear here and on our social media as they are available.
The Jensen-Olson Arboretum winter hours are Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy the beauty of Southeast Alaska as the Arboretum transforms into a seasonal winter wonderland.
Access within the Arboretum will be limited due to winter conditions. Visitors are asked to remain on cleared pathways only, as deep snow can make it difficult to identify the boundaries of garden beds. Guests should use caution both when traveling to the Arboretum and while on the grounds, as paths may be uneven, soft, hard-packed, or icy, particularly in exposed coastal areas. Please keep in mind there are no public restrooms at the JOA at this time.
Juneau Parks & Recreation is now accepting registrations for an upcoming American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification Course, taking place January 6 to 11, 2026 at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center. This course prepares participants to teach Red Cross swim and water safety curriculum and qualifies graduates to work as swimming instructors at Red Cross–affiliated aquatic facilities, including Juneau Pools.
Registration closes December 30, 2025, one week prior to the course start date to allow time for required online coursework. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Participants must be at least 15 years old by the final day of the course and pass a required pre-course swim skills test. The course is free for individuals who submit an application to teach swim lessons for Juneau Pools by January 11, 2026. All other participants will be charged a $400 fee.
Course requirements include 7.5 hours of online coursework completed through the Red Cross Learning Center prior to the first day of class, as well as in-person classroom and in-water instruction.
Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Adult Coed Volleyball opens Monday, December 29, 2025, and runs through Thursday, January 8, 2026. The 10-week season begins February 9 and wraps up with a post-season tournament held April 10–16. Player fees are $50 plus tax per person, with team fees set at $300 for Divisions 1–2 and $400 for Divisions 3–5. Late registration will be available on January 9 until 4:30 p.m. and will include a $50 late fee.
Players register individually, the team manager registers the team, and the team manager must submit the Roster/Classification Sheet by 4:30 p.m. on January 8 to avoid the $50 late fee. Parks & Recreation is also seeking volleyball officials; those interested can contact the Parks & Recreation office at (907) 586-5226 or [email protected].
Juneau Pools is hiring lifeguards for both full- and part-time positions—and offering a new training opportunity at the end of this month. Registration is now open for the December Juneau Pools lifeguarding class. Participants who successfully complete the class will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years.
Register online via the Parks and Rec registration catalog. Registration opens this Friday, December 12, and closes at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23. The class will take place Sunday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 31 on the following schedule:
- Sunday, 12/28: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Augustus Brown Swimming Pool
- Monday, 12/29: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Augustus Brown Swimming Pool
- Tuesday, 12/30: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Dimond Park Aquatic Center
- Wednesday, 12/31: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Dimond Park Aquatic Center
Class fees are $250 for general participants but free for those who submit an application for employment as a Juneau Pools lifeguard during the course. Both Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool are currently hiring lifeguards in full- and part-time positions, with early morning, daytime, and evening shifts available.
The class is open to a maximum of 10 people.
Prerequisites: Complete a pre-course session in the pool before the course begins. The pre-course includes a 200-yard swim, brick retrieval from 10 feet, and treading water for 2 minutes. Pre-requisite must be completed by 12/24, contact Chris Barte to set up a time. Must be 15 years old by the last day of class.
We will be closing the pool to the public at 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, December 6, for a swim meet. Lil' Swimmers swim class from 11:30-12 p.m. will be unaffected. Thank you!